loophole vs ambiguity
ambiguity vs loopholeloophole and ambiguity both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| loophole | Yes | No | No | No |
| ambiguity | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
ambiguity is a hypernym of
loophole; that is, ambiguity is a
word with a broader meaning than loophole:
- loophole: an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
- ambiguity: an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
| loophole (noun) | ambiguity (noun) |
|---|---|
| a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons | unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning |
| an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation | an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context |
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